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Message: [QUOTE="OrangeXtreme, post: 2652027, member: 41"] [MEDIA=twitter]1026484639446323200[/MEDIA] To start, it seems the Orange defense is much farther ahead than than the offense. Is it a reason for concern? Not necessarily. Babers noted at the beginning of camp, the DB’s would “embarrass” the WRs in the earlier periods of camp and that seems to be the case so far. Antwan Cordy said last week how good it was to see DB’s have the upper hand and the Chris Fredrick interception on Thursday was another clear indication. Bullied the WR to the sideline, turned his head and made an NFL-caliber interception. btw. anybody looking for a rising and/or breakout star on defense, it’s Chris Fredrick. Smart, physical and patient—the roots of anticipation and sound coverage. So the question remains, will the WRs catch up? The answer: most likely. In the spring and early parts of fall camp, the defense is almost always ahead of the offense. Reason being play installation is easier on D & those plays are simple enough that older guys can coach it up to freshmen during the summer. By the time camp comes around, those 3 or 4 base plays are second nature. No thinking, just reacting and playing ball. Apparently it’s already paying dividends in regard to freshmen DB’s André Cisco and Trill Williams. “Our freshmen, they’re just way better.” according to Cordy. Cordy noted how quickly they learn and ready they are physically. The best note from Cordy about the frosh is that they ask questions. Ask any coach, the best recruits or prospects ask “why?” These guys tend to be your better players on the team b/c they understand their positions better because they took detail in the nuances. I’d be exited about those two. On offense, a lot of Q’s surround who will be WR1 but what about the RBs and OL? After all, a Babers offense will always be capable through the air. It’s the ground that matters rn. Good judgment tends to follow experience and that’s what (C) Airon Servais seemed to indicate following practice last week. Compound that w/ what Strickland told me during media day—that communication has become clear & consistent—the run game should be up for improvement. Syracuse struggled on offense last season because they couldn’t run the ball on 1st and 2nd down. (3yds/carry)—which is poor, makes it harder to throw the ball & gets your QB hit. A lot. Yet, behind quick recognition is better communication and that can lead to bigger gaps and better holes. RBs have a lot to prove this season. Given the info, an optimistic attitude going forward for players & fans may be the best approach. If nothing shows, maybe then a player vs system argument may be valid. For now, it’s up the those two groups to make it work. Practice resumes tomorrow @ 9am. [/QUOTE]

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